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Nursing Opportunities

At National Jewish Health we recognize the value of our nurses' contributions to our health care environment and their promotion of an atmosphere of clinical excellence. We build systems that support nursing practice and teamwork and create an atmosphere that encourages nursing excellence.

As one of the foremost treatment and research facilities in the heart of Denver, CO, we offer unique nursing opportunities in the following areas:

Adult Care Unit

The Adult Care Unit provides services for a unique population of patients with chronic diseases such as bronchiectasis and other severe respiratory diagnoses. The nurses work with the clinical care team to manage the care of patients.

The RNs’ specialty skills include:

Use of advanced vascular access devices

Care for pulmonary surgery patients

Extensive dressing changes

Management of patients with a variety of chest tubes.

Professional nurses partner with team members of multiple disciplines including MAs, CNAs, respiratory therapists, social workers, nurse practitioners, dietitians, rehab, fellows and attending physicians.

Pediatric Care Unit

The specially trained pediatric nurses work with patients and their families to provide a unique, comprehensive service – the Pediatric Day Program. This program combines the intensity of an inpatient hospital stay with the cost savings of outpatient treatment.

Professional nurses partner with team members of multiple disciplines including CNAs, child life specialists, respiratory therapists, physician assistants, fellows and attending pediatricians.

Adult Clinic

The Adult Clinic is a comprehensive, outpatient program that offers patients and their families a multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and management of respiratory, infectious, allergic or immunologic disorders. Our specially trained nurses are part of a care team which develops individualized plans of care based on each patient’s needs. Palliative Care Services are provided by a doctoral- prepared advanced practice nurse. We see local and out-of-state patients.

The Pediatric Clinic at National Jewish Health is designed to provide patients and their families with highly specialized care to manage the child's illness. Our nurses and the clinical care team are specially trained to evaluate and manage children with asthma, allergies, pulmonary disorders, immunologic disorders and behavioral disorders. We see local and out-of-state patients from throughout the nation.

Infusion Centers

The nurses in the Infusion Centers provide holistic care for patients and families in a warm and supportive environment. The RNs care for patients throughout the life span — infants, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics.

The nurses work with the care team to manage the care of the patient and their family. The RNs’ specialty skills include:
• Use of advanced vascular access devices,
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification,
• Support for emergency by the Rapid Response Team

Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Center (MIDC)

The nursing personnel provide specialized care for patients with a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic and palliative pulmonary procedures as well as gastroenterology and otolaryngology services.

MIDC nurses and respiratory therapists provide highly skilled care in moderate sedation in addition to general and invasive procedures.

RNs in MIDC are required to have the following skills:
• Use of advanced vascular access devices
• ACLS and PALS certification
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification is optional but desired.

The collegiality among nurses, respiratory therapists and physicians allows for comprehensive collaboration of patient care in MIDC to promote patient safety and patient satisfaction.

The CTNC staff serve to assess each customer's needs, provide education and facilitate scheduling and admissions appropriately. The nurses coordinate requests from physicians and health care professionals for referral of patients to National Jewish Health and/or consultations with National Jewish Health physicians. Our specially trained nurses are part of a team that includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and an administrative coordinator.

"I enjoy the many opportunities to educate patients and families. It's great to see that patients have more control over their disease simply by knowing more."

"I continue to be impressed by the dedication and expertise of the nurses I work with. The nurses give 110% to the patients and families for whom they care."

"I enjoy working in a specialized area in which I can frequently use my skills of assessment and nursing care in both acute and non-acute care."

"I work in an environment where everyone is constantly challenging themselves to the do best they can, and is always looking to improve upon the status quo."